Whether you are a first-time parent or have just added another member to your growing family, keeping your baby safe is of the utmost importance when it comes to your priorities. As a parent, your baby becomes your world as you do everything in your power to keep them from harm. While no parent is […]
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Will Self-Driving Cars Still Have to Be Insured under the Owner’s Auto-Insurance?
Technological advancement is at the forefront of the automotive industry. With backup cameras, lane departure warning systems, and intelligent cruise control, cars now come equipped with many automated safety features. Once a futuristic concept, self-driving cars are becoming more common on America’s roads. While no cars today are 100% autonomous, there are still questions regarding […]
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Top Reasons You Need an Attorney after a DUI in Maryland
After a DUI arrest, you might find that loved ones want to give you advice on how to tackle your case; however, the only counsel you should consider is from a Maryland DUI attorney. Although it might sound like you could save money by representing yourself, investing in a competent defense lawyer will be extremely […]
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Do I Need to Consent to Field Sobriety Tests in Maryland?
Licensed drivers in Maryland provide consent to submit to breathalyzer tests if they are ever suspected of DUI when they apply for their licenses with the DMV. Due to the implied consent law, drivers who refuse breath tests may face additional hardships upon a DUI arrest. While there is a penalty for refusing to take […]
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Maryland Lawmaker Warns Real ID Requirements May Lead to License Confiscation
Were you issued a Real ID by the state of Maryland? It turns out that some Real IDs may not be compliant with federal requirements due to a miscommunication between state and federal officials. If your license is confiscated by police at a traffic stop, here’s what you should know. What is a Real ID? […]
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New Supreme Court Ruling Makes Pulling You Over Easier for Police
It has long been too easy for police officers to stop drivers on the highway, even without sufficient reason to believe a violation occurred. The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling has made these traffic stops now even more accessible for law enforcement. On April 6, an 8 to 1 Senate majority ruled that a police […]
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Can You Check Your Phone at a Red Light in Maryland?
Distracted driving contributes to thousands of deaths nationwide annually. In Maryland, many car crashes which result in serious injuries and fatalities happen because people take their attention away from the road — a mistake that can turn serious in an instant. Whether you grab a bite or text behind the wheel, breaking laws that aim […]
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Baltimore Issued a Stay At Home Order Amid Coronavirus
On March 30, 2020, the State of Maryland issued a mandatory Stay At Home order for all residents to protect them from and mitigate the spread of COVID-19, a new disease caused by the CoV-SARS-2 coronavirus first identified in the city of Wuhan, capital of the Hubei province in China, in December of last year. […]
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Speeding Violations Increase Around the Country Amid COVID-19
Most of the United States is currently under a patchwork of orders calling for people to stay at home. The risks associated with catching and spreading coronavirus are too great to go on about life as usual. The coronavirus disease of 2019, also called COVID-19, has been proven deadly among people of all ages, and […]
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Understanding Maryland’s “Duty to Retreat” Law
Crime statistics for the state of Maryland are rather grim. More than 168,000 violent crimes took place in Maryland in 2016. Offenses like murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, breaking and entering, larceny, and motor vehicle theft affected thousands of victims. These are all crimes in which a victim could protect him or herself through self-defense, […]
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